In the bright and sunny interior, the hills are laced with precious metals. That lead many prospectors to mine for gold in the Gold Rush of the early 1900’s, and one of the best methods for finding gold was a gold dredge. Fox, a village on the outskirts of Fairbanks, was a hub for dredge mining and several of the historic dredges are still in the area. One is all arranged and maintained so you can see how it worked and explore the interior and exterior of the dredge on this gold mine tour. Gold Dredge No. 8 is all set up for visitors to experience the fun of Alaska’s mining history. Take this great excursion to learn about the history, ride a train, see the Alaska Pipeline, and pan for gold yourself. You’ll love this rustic adventure in Alaska.
Gold Dredge No. 8 1803 Old Steese Hwy North Fairbanks, AK 99712-1014
Gold Dredge No. 8 is an attraction in Fox celebrating the rich gold mining history of the area and sharing the secrets of how the gold dredge worked with visitors.
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The first part of the two-hour tour is a a ride on a replica of the Tanana Valley Railroad near some of the original rail routes.
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Earl Hughes, a local troubadour, provides live music as you watch the hills roll by in this beautiful part of Alaska, rich with gold fields.
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The adventure continues with a visit to the Trans Alaska Pipeline viewing platform that lies near the gold dredge. Natural resources are important to the history, and the economy, of the state.
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You can see and learn about the inside of the 48-inch pipeline and the machines they use to clean the interior, called “pigs”. Guides will describe the history and functionality of the pipeline as you view the feature and the stunning scenery.
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This historic gold dredge is enormous and you can actually walk all through it. Your guide will teach you about the dredge and all the tricks they used to get the gold out of the rocky ground.
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Explore the gold dredge inside and out on the mine tour on the tour. The Gold Dredge Number 8 National Historic District honors the pioneers who worked at here gold mining over 100 years ago.
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The tour ends with interactive gold panning in their stylish set-up. With warm water, comfortable seats and friendly guides to help you find and collect your gold, it’s the easiest and most fun gold panning imaginable.
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The best part? All the gold you mine is yours to keep. Each visitor get s little bag of dirt to gold pan and you just might find a major gold nugget worth hundreds of dollars in your bag.
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Take this amazing gold mine tour in Alaska for an fun-filled adventure for the whole family. The beauty of the area and the friendly staff make this attraction a great way to explore Alaska.
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More information about Gold Dredge No. 8 here.
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